City Council Committee On Government Operations Working Session On Docket #0410

Petition for a Special Law re: An Act increasing the maximum amount of fines which may be imposed for violations of ordinances and authorizing the City of Boston to place municipal charge liens on certain properties in the City of Boston for nonpayment of any local charges, fees or fines.

This matter was sponsored by Councilors Liz Breadon and Ruthzee Louijeune and referred to the Committee on February 15, 2023.   

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum participating due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members participating in this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance: In accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing remotely. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

Public Testimony

This working session will not include a public comment period.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address: Docket #0410 City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Committee Email: ccc.go@boston.gov

Staff Email: meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone: 617-635-0742